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Images of historical decorative items such as mirrors and candle holders, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and vintage designs.

Candle holder, Anonymous, 1700 - 1725 The object is composed of the following parts: the baluster, the arm, the fat catcher, the turner, two candle holders and the button. The baluster, provided with a threaded on both ends, is profiled and has a smooth piece on which the arm is stabbed, which is secured with a button. The arm is bent twice, ending on one side in a bird or dolphin head, the other end in a thickening. Here the turner on the roughly profiled round fat catcher is screwed on the bottom. The two short profiled candle holders are screwed on the turner. The turner is torn. Netherlands brass (alloy) casting The object is composed of the following parts: the baluster, the arm, the fat catcher, the turner, two candle holders and the button. The baluster, provided with a threaded on both ends, is profiled and has a smooth piece on which the arm is stabbed, which is secured with a button. The arm is bent twice, ending on one side in a bird or dolphin head, the other end in a thick
Candle holder, Anonymous, 1700 - 1725 The object is composed of the following parts: the baluster, the arm, the fat catcher, the turner, two candle holders and the button. The baluster, provided with a threaded on both ends, is profiled and has a smooth piece on which the arm is stabbed, which is secured with a button. The arm is bent twice, ending on one side in a bird or dolphin head, the other end in a thickening. Here the turner on the roughly profiled round fat catcher is screwed on the bottom. The two short profiled candle holders are screwed on the turner. The turner is torn. Netherlands brass (alloy) casting The object is composed of the following parts: the baluster, the arm, the fat catcher, the turner, two candle holders and the button. The baluster, provided with a threaded on both ends, is profiled and has a smooth piece on which the arm is stabbed, which is secured with a button. The arm is bent twice, ending on one side in a bird or dolphin head, the other end in a thick
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Mirror in a gilt list of flower motifs, anonymous, c. 1740 - c. 1760 Two mirrors, contained in a frame of gilt metal (tin alloy) and mounted on light brown -painted wood. The cast list is decorated with floral motifs and a pyramidal attachment with lobes and button. There is a piece of fabric between the mirror glass and the wooden back wall. Amsterdam (possibly) tin alloy. amalgam. looking glasses. wool. gilding (material). wood (plant material) gilding Two mirrors, contained in a frame of gilt metal (tin alloy) and mounted on light brown -painted wood. The cast list is decorated with floral motifs and a pyramidal attachment with lobes and button. There is a piece of fabric between the mirror glass and the wooden back wall. Amsterdam (possibly) tin alloy. amalgam. looking glasses. wool. gilding (material). wood (plant material) gildingFireman's Helmet. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 51.9 x 36.3 cm (20 7/16 x 14 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: David Ramage.Amulets (string) Eye of Horus, Djed Pillars, Scarabs 1069 BCE-332 BCE Egypt. Amulets could be strung on cords to be worn by the living or the dead. This group of ancient amulets features a pillar with cross bars, (the djed column) that represented the backbone of the god Osiris and conveyed stability. The center djed is flanked by eyes of Horus, which promised health.. Faience . Ancient EgyptianSkull Rack (agiba). Papua New Guinea, Gulf Province, Kerewa People, a) Skull rack: circa 1925, b-d) Skulls: circa 1900. Sculpture. Wood, fiber, clay, pigment and human skullsKey; 1909-2-249Fedral with crystal bottle with golden cap, also theater viewer, and recu, c. 1700 - c. 1800 Fedral with crystal bottle with golden cap, also theater viewer, and recu crystal (lead glass). gold (metal) Fedral with crystal bottle with golden cap, also theater viewer, and recu crystal (lead glass). gold (metal)Mycenaean metal objects , Antiquities. Nicholas Catsimpoolas CollectionTurkish Ottoman style water tap examplesHeaddress China. Headdress. China. Silver. late Song dynasty (960-1279). JewelrySnuff Bottle 19th century China. Snuff Bottle 41524Netsuke Carved with Shishi; reverse with Lotus Leaf. Artist: Attributed to Rensai. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Spoon. Candle arm belonging to a candle wreath of three heights with maria chapel in the middle. The arm is bent twice and has five leaves. The fat catcher rests at the end, which has a vertical knurled edge on the underside with cross block motifs. The candle holder is six more flaky with a perforated side and back and has a vertically annular bottom. This is the first arm of the upper ring (the cover), numbered with 1 dot.. Candle arm belonging to a candle wreath of three heights with maria chapel in the middle. The arm is bent twice and has eleven leaves. The fat catcher rests at the end, which has a vertical knurled edge on the underside with cross block motifs. The candle holder is six more flaky with a perforated side and back and has a vertically annular bottom. This is the fourth arm of the middle ring (center of the bars), numbered with 4 dots.Scent bottle. Culture: British, Chelsea. Dimensions: Height (with stand): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1745-1784, Red Anchor Period, ca. 1753-58). Date: ca. 1760. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Hand crafted wooden onlay of amoir design on a white background.Brauweiler near Pulheim, St Nicholas Abbey ChurchSamuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan, Caddy Spoon, 1791/92, silver.SaltStirrup. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.4 x 35.4 cm (9 5/8 x 13 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Pistol with an intoxicated rooda lockCandlestick. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.5 cm (14 x 10 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx. 23"high; diam of base c. 8". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cornelius Christoffels.Tassel, Medium: linen Technique: braided and knotted, Pear-shaped linen tassel, braided and knotted. Double loops are attached to pear-shaped unit from which hang seven braided and knotted elements (including center)., Italy, Europe, 17th century, trimmings, TasselDecanter made by George Bacchus & Sons. Dated 1850Vase painting. Winged messenger of Iris reports to Zeus the birth of Erichtonius.Caster With Lid (England); Made by Samuel Welder; silverPrayer millCandlestickScarab. UnknownCANDELABROS PLATA S XVIII. Location: CONVENTO DE SAN CLEMENTE-MUSEO. Toledo. SPAIN.Silver wine pourer from Altntepe, an Urartian fortress dating from the 9th-7th century BCEchair Miniature; England or United States; wood, turned and joinedParrot ca. 1765 German, Florsheim. Parrot 205854Sjako van Zwart Kastor, with valve and bottom of black leather, and Sjakoplaat on which the national weapon and the spell your Maintiendrai, c. 1815 - c. 1850 Sjako van Black cabinet with valve and bottom of black leather. The red metal shakoplate carries the national weapon and the spell your Maintiendrai. A yellow cooking has also been applied to the Sjako. The Sjako has scaly storm tires of red metal. leather. copper (metal). textile materialsPrehistoric. Art. Metal Age. Northern Europe. The round shields were used in the rituals. They were probably imported from central Europe and are from the period 1100-700 BC. National Museum of Denmark.Netsuke of Peony 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Peony 59218Leg Shackles used to restrict movement of a prisoner. Dated 17th CenturyAncient column pillar replica on a grey gradation backgroundChessman (Bishop) third quarter 19th century, after 17th centruy original Elkington & Co. British This electrotype is after a German seventeenth-century original, at time of reproduction at the Romanoff House, Moscow.. Chessman (Bishop) 186531Spinning wheel, miniature, with twisted bars. Spinning wheel in thumbnail of rosewood and black walnut. All bars have twisted sections.Showcase with objects of ceramics; Halls of crafts July 1962..Gerald Transpota, Tooled Leather Cover for Baptismal Font, 1936 Tooled Leather Cover for Baptismal Font sign with bust of an officer, wear sign identification carrier copper, bust of an officer to the left surrounded by bead edge; outer edge is formed by wreath of branch branches nonePrehistory. Art. Metal Age. Lurs. The lur horns are the distinctively Nordic wind instruments. Used to create an atmospheric background of sound for Bronze Age rituals. All the lurs were found in bogs and are from the period 1200-700 BC. Museum of Denmark. Copenhaguen.Oil lampMans Necklace (Kalabubu)Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. of each 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. of each 0.2 oz. (5.7 g). Date: 17th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.CARRO TRIUNFAL ALEGORICO-CORAL Y PLATA-REG GRAL 4374. Location: HOSPITAL DE LOS VENERABLES. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN.Two-flame electric candlestick in front of wallpaperLLAMADOR.Photo album with 56 photos, Dutch, Anonymous, diverse manufacturers, 1860 - 1910 Photo album with 17 sheets and 56 cartes-de-visiting. The album contains portraits often made in North Holland, including by C. van der Aa & J. Chrispijn, Pieter Vlaanderen and Albert Greiner, some photos are anonymous. Many portrayed women wear hats who are similar to the Frisian hood. In addition, some men are depicted in uniform. cardboard. paper. photographic support. chromium albumen print historical persons. historical persons - BB - woman. head-gear: hat. (military) uniforms. youth, adolescent. adolescent, young woman, maiden. beardNetsuke with Carved Openwork Design 19th century Japan. Netsuke with Carved Openwork Design. Japan. 19th century. Ivory. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeVietnam: Door handle on the main shrine entrance, Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall, Hoi An. Phuc Kien is the Vietnamese for Fujian, and this, the richest of the several Chinese Assembly Halls in Hoi An, was founded by merchants from Fujian Province. It also serves as a temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a goddess who specially cares for seafarers like the Fujian merchants in times past. The historic town of Hoi An is located on the Thu Bon River 30km south of Danang. During the time of the Nguyen Lords (1558 - 1777) and under the first Nguyen Emperors, Hoi An was an important port.Fine Braided Chain with LotusFinialsUSA, Washington State, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Iron implements at the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver. (Editorial Use Only)Models for Klampen van Boeksloten with the four evangelists, Anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1775 On the cast models, the evangelists Johannes, Lucas, Marcus and Mattheus are presented, surrounded by rococo ornament. Amsterdam copper (metal) casting On the cast models, the evangelists Johannes, Lucas, Marcus and Mattheus are presented, surrounded by rococo ornament. Amsterdam copper (metal) castingTableESCULTURA DESPIEZABLE. Author: MIGUEL BERROCAL (1933-2006). Location: GALERIA SEN. MADRID. SPAIN.Flute near rose petalsFashion. Riding boots. A legend attributed these boots to the King of Sweden, Charles XII (1682-1718). Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia.Antigua, GuatemalaBronze boat with animals, from the Tomb of the Duce of VetuloniaHand holding a Galata Tower model on a white backgroundAttic Red-Figure Cup. Attributed to the Foundry Painter (Greek (Attic), active 500 - 470 B.C.)Bulb Pot. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1780-1790. Dimensions: 11.9 × 9.1 × 9.5 cm (4 11/16 × 3 9/16 × 3 3/4 in.). Stoneware (basaltware) with encaustic decoration. Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Ceramic figurine cat, isolated on white background Ceramic figurine cat, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9786086Tabernacle red lamp. France.Fedral with three pictures, two with representations of a saint, the other with ornament, anonymous, 850 - 1000 Three small plaquettes decorated with email cloissonné and gilding. Two plaquettes are square in shape and show a saint with a nimbus in red and white and the hand in a blessing gesture. The clothing has the colors red, blue, green and white. The third plaquette is slightly smaller and semi -circular in shape. This is diered with an ornament. Meuse Area gold (metal) Three small plaquettes decorated with email cloissonné and gilding. Two plaquettes are square in shape and show a saint with a nimbus in red and white and the hand in a blessing gesture. The clothing has the colors red, blue, green and white. The third plaquette is slightly smaller and semi -circular in shape. This is diered with an ornament. Meuse Area gold (metal)USA, California, Santa Barbara, Courthouse lamp detail.8 isolated rusted letter with gears on black 8 isolated rusted letter with gears on black Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 8950509Lion's head, door knocker, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy, EuropeASTROLABIO NAUTICO DE 1571. Location: MUSEO NAVAL / MINISTERIO DE MARINA. MADRID. SPAIN.red wood ornament on concrete red wood ornament on concrete made in 3d Copyright: xZoonar.com/StanislavxRishnyakx 2921278Evil eye bead as Amulet souvenir from TurkeyAndiron 1750-65. Andiron. 1750-65. Bell metal, possibly ironViking ship view from the front. Ninth century.Table lampCrystal Vase Crystal vase on a glass studio background Copyright: xZoonar.com/AndreyxSkatx 12308966Exhibition hall of the Meissen porcelain manufactoryGoldweight Bird with Two Cannons, 19th-20th century, 1 3/16 x 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.02 x 1.59 x 2.86 cm), Brass, Ghana, 19th-20th centuryBaptismal font, Saint Bartholomeus's Cathedral, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europedetailed view of Spyker Nulla Tenaci Inviaest badgePair of wall sconces late 17th-early 18th century Italian or French. Pair of wall sconces. Italian or French. late 17th-early 18th century. Gilt bronze. Metalwork-Gilt BronzeGoldweight Dagger, 19th-20th century, 2 5/8 x 5/8 in. (6.67 x 1.59 cm), Brass, Ghana, 19th-20th centuryOld retro style lantern made of metalPlane over the Vatican city flag travel concept. Toy plane on a flag in the background.. Plane over the Vatican city flag travel concept. Toy plane on a flag.